Teledyne 2150 Operating instructions

2150 Area Velocity
Flow Module and Sensor
Installation and Operation Guide
Part #60-2003-092 of Assembly #60-2004-038
Copyright © 1999. All rights reserved, Teledyne Isco
Revision CE, November 2018

Radio Interference Statement
FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environ-
ment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which the user will be required to correct the
Canada
This ISM apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interfer-
ence-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Ce générateur de fréquence radio ISM respecte toutes les exigences
du Règlement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada.
Caution
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance (Teledyne Isco) could void your authority
to operate the equipment.
This equipment should be installed and operated using Isco’s cables,
such as the Flowlink Communication Cable or the optional Mod-
ule-to-module Cable. Isco cables are listed in Appendix B, Accessories.

Foreword
This instruction manual is designed to help you gain a thorough understanding of the operation of
the equipment. Teledyne ISCO recommends that you read this manual completely before placing
the equipment in service.
Although Teledyne ISCO designs reliability into all equipment, there is always the possibility of a
malfunction. This manual may help in diagnosing and repairing the malfunction.
If a problem persists, call or e-mail Teledyne ISCO technical support for assistance. Simple
difficulties can often be diagnosed over the phone. For faster service, please have your serial
number ready.
If it is necessary to return the equipment to the factory for service, please follow the shipping
instructions provided by technical support, including the use of the Return Material
Authorization (RMA) specified. Be sure to include a note describing the malfunction. This will
aid in the prompt repair and return of the equipment.
Teledyne ISCO welcomes suggestions that would improve the information presented in this
manual or enhance the operation of the equipment itself.
Teledyne ISCO is continually improving its products and reserves the right to change
product specifications, replacement parts, schematics, and instructions without notice.
Contact Information
Customer Service
Phone: [phone] (USA, Canada, Mexico)
[phone] (Outside North America)
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Technical Support
Phone: Toll Free [phone] (Samplers and Flow Meters)
Toll Free [phone] (Syringe Pumps and Liquid Chromatography)
Email: [email protected]
Return equipment to: 4700 Superior Street, Lincoln, NE 68504-1398
Other Correspondence
Mail to: P.O. Box 82531, Lincoln, NE 68501-2531
Email: [email protected]
EAR-Controlled Technology Subject to Restrictions Contained on the Cover Page.

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Safety
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2150 Area Velocity Module
Safety
General Warnings Before installing, operating, or maintaining this equipment, it is
imperative that all hazards and preventive measures are fully
understood. While specific hazards may vary according to
location and application, take heed in the following general
warnings.
This product is often installed in confined spaces. Some examples
of confined spaces are manholes, pipelines, digesters, and storage
tanks. These spaces may become hazardous environments that
can prove fatal for those unprepared. These spaces are governed
governed by OSHA 1910.146 and require a permit before
entering.
Hazard Severity Levels This manual applies Hazard Severity Levels to the safety alerts,
These three levels are described in the sample alerts below.
CAUTION
Cautions identify a potential hazard, which if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. This category can also warn
you of unsafe practices, or conditions that may cause property
damage.
WARNING
Warnings identify a potentially hazardous condition, which
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
DANGER – limited to the most extreme situations
to identify an imminent hazard, which if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

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Hazard Symbols The equipment and this manual use symbols used to warn of
hazards. The symbols are explained below.
Hazard Symbols
Warnings and Cautions
The exclamation point within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you of
important instructions in the instrument’s technical reference manual.
The lightning flash and arrowhead within the triangle is a warning sign alert-
ing you of “dangerous voltage” inside the product.
Symboles de sécurité
Ce symbole signale l’existence d’instructions importantes relatives au pro-
duit dans ce manuel.
Ce symbole signale la présence d’un danger d’électocution.
Warnungen und Vorsichtshinweise
Das Ausrufezeichen in Dreieck ist ein Warnzeichen, das Sie darauf
aufmerksam macht, daß wichtige Anleitungen zu diesem Handbuch
gehören.
Der gepfeilte Blitz im Dreieck ist ein Warnzeichen, das Sei vor “gefährlichen
Spannungen” im Inneren des Produkts warnt.
Advertencias y Precauciones
Esta señal le advierte sobre la importancia de las instrucciones del manual
que acompañan a este producto.
Esta señal alerta sobre la presencia de alto voltaje en el interior del
producto.

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2150 Area Velocity Flow Module
Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction
1.1 Product Description..................................................1-1
1.2 Applications ........................................................1-2
1.3 2150 System Overview ...............................................1-2
1.3.1 Level ........................................................1-2
1.3.2 Velocity ......................................................1-3
1.3.3 Flow Rate ....................................................1-3
1.3.4 Total Flow ....................................................1-3
1.3.5 Data Storage .................................................1-3
1.3.6 Input Voltage .................................................1-4
1.4 Component Identification .............................................1-5
1.4.1 Battery Module ...............................................1-6
1.5 Latches............................................................1-9
1.6 Communication Connectors ..........................................1-10
1.7 Connecting the Sensor ..............................................1-11
1.8 Installing the Batteries..............................................1-12
1.9 Stacking Modules ..................................................1-14
1.10 Technical Specifications ............................................1-17
Section 2 Preparation and Installation
2.1 Unpacking Instructions ..............................................2-1
2.2 Safety .............................................................2-2
2.2.1 Site Conditions ................................................2-2
2.2.2 System Power .................................................2-2
2.3 Preparing for Installation .............................................2-4
2.3.1 Locating the Site ..............................................2-4
2.3.2 Channels Without a Primary Device ..............................2-4
2.3.3 Channels With a Primary Device .................................2-4
2.3.4 AV Module and AV Sensor Mounting Considerations .................2-4
2.4 Installation Procedures...............................................2-5
2.4.1 Install Battery Module Batteries .................................2-5
2.4.2 Inspect the Desiccant – Battery Module ............................2-6
2.4.3 Inspect the Desiccant – AV Module ...............................2-6
2.4.4 Connecting the Modules ........................................2-6
2.4.5 Installing the modules ..........................................2-8
2.4.6 Connecting the AV Sensor .......................................2-9
2.4.7 Installing the AV Sensor .......................................2-10
2.4.8 Program the Module ..........................................2-11
2.4.9 Basic Installation Checklist ....................................2-12
2.5 Site Example ......................................................2-13
2.6 Mounting Rings ....................................................2-15
2.6.1 Spring Rings .................................................2-15
2.6.2 Scissors Mounting Ring ........................................2-17
2.6.3 Completing the AV Sensor Installation ...........................2-18

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Section 3 Programming
3.1 Section Overview ....................................................3-1
3.2 Flowlink Connections ................................................3-1
3.2.1 Communication Resolution ......................................3-2
3.3 Program Settings....................................................3-2
3.3.1 Level ........................................................3-3
3.3.2 Zero Level Offset ..............................................3-4
3.3.3 No Velocity Data and Flow Rates .................................3-5
3.3.4 Prevent Velocity Signal Interference ..............................3-5
3.3.5 Flow Conversion ...............................................3-6
3.3.6 Silt Level ....................................................3-7
3.3.7 Data Storage Rates ............................................3-7
3.3.8 Site Name ....................................................3-8
3.3.9 Module Name .................................................3-8
Section 4 Modbus Output Protocol
4.1 Introduction ........................................................4-1
4.2 Operation ..........................................................4-1
4.2.1 Establishing Communication ....................................4-2
4.2.2 Module Addressing ............................................4-2
4.3 Configurations ......................................................4-3
4.4 Glossary of Terms ...................................................4-4
4.5 Common Acronyms ..................................................4-5
4.6 Register Specifications ...............................................4-5
Section 5 Maintenance
5.1 Maintenance Overview ...............................................5-1
5.2 Maintenance Kits ...................................................5-1
5.3 Batteries...........................................................5-2
5.4 Desiccant ..........................................................5-2
5.4.1 Replacing the Desiccant: AV Module ..............................5-2
5.4.2 Replacing the Desiccant: Battery Module ..........................5-3
5.4.3 Reactivating the Desiccant ......................................5-3
5.5 Channel Conditions..................................................5-4
5.6 Other Maintenance ..................................................5-4
5.6.1 Hydrophobic Filter .............................................5-4
5.6.2 Cleaning .....................................................5-4
5.6.3 Sensor Cable Inspection ........................................5-5
5.7 How to Obtain Service ...............................................5-5
5.7.1 Diagnostics ...................................................5-5
Appendix A Replacement Parts
A.1 Replacement Parts Diagrams and Listings...............................A-1
Appendix B Accessories
B.1 How to Order.......................................................B-1
B.2 General Accessories .................................................B-1
B.3 Maintenance Kits ...................................................B-1
B.4 AV Sensor Mounting Accessories.......................................B-2
Appendix C Material Safety Data Sheets
C.1 Overview ..........................................................C-1